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Diabetes Link is a Web site dedicated to helping people with diabetes gather information, learn important facts and enjoy healthy lifestyles.
Whether you’re here to see what your favorite diabetes bloggers are talking about, get a better idea of what your numbers mean, or look into the progress toward a cure, you’ve come to the right place.
After all, Diabetes Link is about experiencing what’s possible. It’s about you – and it’s about time.
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Diabetes Management: Breaking the Stress Cycle
September 03, 2010
Diabetes Management: Counting Carbohydrates
August 31, 2010
What do a few pieces of
candy and half a bagel have in common? More than you might think. Each will provide your body with about 15 grams of carbohydrates and, once in your bloodstream, will become sources of energy in very much the same way.
Diabetes Management: Preparing for Your Doctor's Appointment
August 26, 2010
It has happened to all of us—as soon as you need to recall an important fact, date or number, you forget what it is. A visit to your doctor can be the same way. You may know there are several points you want to discuss, but the pressure of the moment may cause them to escape your memory.
Diabetes Management: Finding Information Right at Your Fingertips
August 24, 2010
When you are diagnosed with diabetes, you begin searching for all kinds of information about medical advances, ways to reduce complications and general health issues. But one of the best sources of information is right at your fingertips. The information you get from regular blood sugar testing is an important resource for tracking your self-care.
There is a lot to be said for regular testing. After all, when you know your blood sugar levels, you can make the necessary adjustments to keep them under control.
Understanding and Preventing Complications: Focusing on Healthy Eyes
August 19, 2010
Sight is something that most people take for granted. But for people with diabetes, it is something to think about every day.
Because high blood sugar can damage the tiny blood vessels throughout your body, including your eyes, the potential for eye problems is higher for people with diabetes. In fact, diabetic retinopathy (damaged blood vessels in the back of the eye) is the leading cause of blindness. People with diabetes are also at a higher risk for cataracts (cloudiness in the lens covering the pupil) and glaucoma (a buildup of fluid pressure in the eye) than people without the disease.
Understanding and Preventing Complications: Keeping Your Body Clean—Your Kidneys
August 17, 2010
When it comes to keeping your body healthy and clean, your kidneys do a lot of hard work. Made up of about a million tiny filters, the kidneys remove waste in your blood. Once cleaned, your blood can continue to carry oxygen and nutrients to the rest of your body.
Understanding and Preventing Complications: Preventing Nerve Damage
August 12, 2010
Many of the complications that people with diabetes have to watch out for are related to neuropathy, or nerve damage. Nerve damage caused by high blood sugar can affect just about any part of your body, from your feet to your eyes. What is more, nerve damage can make it difficult to detect injuries or illness, so you may not even be able to recognize the signs of low blood sugar anymore.
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- Understanding and Preventing Complications: Keeping Your Body Clean—Your Kidneys
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